In Handel’s Shadow

Lux et Umbrae

TOCN 0018

The figure of George Frideric Handel cast a long shadow over musical London in the first half of the eighteenth century, condemning many of his contemporaries – fine composers themselves – to long years of obscurity. This recording throws light into forgotten corners and discovers some glittering gems, some of them demanding dazzling vocal fireworks from their performers. Several of these composers set scenes from Classical mythology or Old Testament narratives – but they also explore the underside of the Baroque psyche in one of David’s darkest psalms and in a representation of Arcadian madness.

Works:

•Johann Ernst Galliard: The Hymn of Adam and Eve
• Johann Ernst Galliard: Apollo and Daphne
• Jeremiah Clarke: Psalm 13 "How long wilt thou forget me?"
• Maurice Greene: Orpheus with his lute; Psalm 119 "Blessed are those that are undefiled"
• Elisabetta de Gambarini: Behold, and listen
• Henry Carey: Kantate "I go to the Elisian Shade"John Blow: Prelude a-.moll

CD

Muzyka klasyczna

Toccata Classics

01-09-2023

5060640070189